To my Conservative Friends:I have to hand it to our Commander-in-Chief, he is one amazing person. I don't know about the rest of you, but there is no way in hell, I would be able to show the restraint and dignity this President has shown after being totally dis-respected the way he has been for the past 8 years.
This past weekend, I am sure everyone has heard of the show-throwing incident in President Bush's final visit to the country he liberated from a tyrannical dictator some 5 years ago. And if you didn't see it, I'm sure you heard the media's glee about it all over the world. You expect that from the Arab world, but the US media, was just as complicit. To constantly show it and repeat over and over how "in the Arab world, throwing one's shoes is the ultimate form of dis-respect". Any opportunity to stick-it to the President is what the media has lived on for years now...
Yet, President Bush shows amazing humility, grace and humor to deflect the anger and lack of gratitude he must have felt after the despicable incident. I have always said the man must have an inner peace and calm about him not to explode and go postal at times..
I have not always agreed with everything President Bush has done. However, I think his accomplishments were unappreciated. So, I have compiled the top 5 things I will miss about our President:
1. He has kept us safe from the bad guys - Pure and simple, nobody can deny that President Bush and his aggressive policies against terrorists from the creation of the Dept. of Homeland Security to Gitmo to countless terror threats thwarted by his administration that he NEVER, EVER gets an once of credit for... Well, Mr. President, on behalf of my family, I want to thank you for keeping us safe... No other task was more important and you handle that better than anyone could have...
Will Barry be as vigilant.... When a foreign crisis hits, and Barry is "thinking" about "talking" to the terrorists, we will all be longing for GW to "Bring 'em on!!!"
2. No more Bush Derangement Syndrome (BDS) - Yes the Looney left has become crazy, hateful and downright crazed about the President... Their unhinged signs and actions have become standard practice on the Communist News Network and MSLSD... But with Barry in power, they won't have GW to kick around anymore....
3. His amazing generosity around the world - Nobody can deny that the President has brought freedom the the middle east... Time and history will determine if it takes hold and flourishes, but you can not deny his motives were genuine. Additionally, no other President has done more for the continent of Africa in the form of attention, assistance and aid than President Bush. The African people know it and although I never here him get credit for it (other than Bill O'Reilly) you can tell the Africans appreciate and support the President's efforts:
4. Laura Bush - No other first lady has exuded the class and dignity than our Laura. The country absolutely loves her and she is the definition of the word "Lady". How will the country take to MM, or Militant Michelle?? I don't know, but she won't be Laura, that's for sure...
5. President Bush, the man - Above all else, this is a very good man. A very decent man. Even the President's most ardent opponents have said publicly that when they meet the President, he is an extremely likable and decent person... The man is the type of guy that you would like to have as your friend. Everyone remembers him during the tough times following 9/11 on the pile of wreckage rallying the country behind him and his speech to the Nation after the tragedy. However, I always remember that one ad during the 2004 election where President Bush met a girl names Ashley whose mother died during 9/11. In case you don't remember, here it is:
If that doesn't tell you what type of man he is inside, I don't know what will..
The world has been extremely tough on this man for the mistakes that were made that he must pay for because they happened on his watch,. But I think history will determine that this was a great man with strong convictions that led us in some very tough times with humility, empathy and strength...
I would love to know your thoughts as well..
I, for one, would like to say, thank you, Mr. President. You will be missed.
Just my thoughts...
GOP Mike
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